I know that it's been ages since I last updated, as usual! I guess it's because of Twitter, where its convenient and quick, but of course limited to 140 characters :P. Anyway, as per my custom, I have to update on my birthday. Somehow, this year I didn't really have the mood to celebrate it, unlike previous years. Mayb it's age catching up, or probably because I dont feel like I have many ppl around, compared to in Kuching?
However, I am still grateful to my family, friends, colleagues and ex-colleagues who made the effort to help me celebrate. It started with Aileen, Kwang Houg and Michelle who asked me out to dinner the weekend before. I didn't think they would do a celebration, since I didn't mention my birthday, but they remembered. There were 2 cakes, since they forgot to tell the other that they bought me a cake. Luckily Aileen had bought 4 mini cakes (sized for 1 person type) instead of a regular sized one. My uncle, auntie and cousin Sam had all gotten me presents/angpow and also a large Boston cheesecake. So that made 3 cakes in the fridge...luckily my brother and my dad were around to help finish them off. My colleagues also treated me to my favourite Korean food at Kimchi-Haru, though it wasn't Korean bbq, but it was still yummy Korean kimchi pork :).
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| From Aileen, Kwang Houg and Michelle |
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| Presents and angpow from Uncle, Auntie and Sam |
My dad happened to be in town for my birthday, so we went to Sid's (my choice) for dinner. It was pretty expensive, and I think the food was just so-so that night :P. The next weekend, my uncle brought us to Shook! at StarHill Gallery in KL for my birthday as well as their anniversary. Looking at the prices on the menu was pretty scary. Almost every main course was above RM50! Had to choose carefully to pick something more reasonably price and hopefully a large enough serving. You know how fancy food comes in tiny sizes but with exorbitant prices! My ex-colleagues also gathered for a lunch on a weekend after my birthday at Kissaten for Japanese fusion food. They got cupcakes from Wondermilk+ instead of cakes, which was a good thing, since I'd just cleared all the cakes out of the fridge. Haha! So even though I wanted it to be low-key or quiet this year, I still had quite a few celebrations, but nothing too fancy. Thank you guys!
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| With Kenny, Danny and Yoke Mun |
As with every birthday, I take the opportunity to reflect upon how I might have changed or grown compared to the previous year. The thing that still remains is that I still prefer bad boys. Haha! Well, not quite like previous years where I just liked them rebellious. Nowadays, I mean the guys that are willing to try new things, not just stick to the rules all the time. They should also have a touch of maturity, or ability to see the world from a different perspective. I think these type of 'bad boys' would be streetwise or worldly, that they've experienced things to mold them to how they are now, so they could always advise or help me when I need it. Prime examples of these type of guys would be Big Bang's TOP, Show Luo Zhi Xiang, Nicholas Tse...oh and Ian Somerhalder aka Damon Salvatore. Hehe. They LOOK like bad boys..but they don't necessarily have to be completely bad or be criminals, you know?
I would also say that I've become more...um...vain and concerned about my looks than previously? I mean, I've been trying to take better care of myself since I moved to PJ, but over the last few months, I've paid more attention to it. I would buy more skincare products, where previously it'll just be cleanser and moisturiser, now there's sunscreen, BB cream and lotsa masks! Then you add eyeliner, lipgloss/lipstick and occasional mascara and eyeshadow. I've tried the more natural look to the dramatic black eyeshadow. Heck, I've even tried false eyelashes! Besides the face, I've gotten more interested in my nails and clothes. Seems like I've gotten a bit known in the office for my nails and shoes, since I'm willing to try things out. As for clothes, as per Linda and Vicky's influence, I've started reading magazines like Ray, Vivi etc to check out the styles. So I would say that now I have more 'current fashion' pieces in my wardrobe compared to previously. Of course, I'd still pick pieces that can be reworn often, even if it's not quite in fashion now. Heh, I think I'm quite a shopaholic now.
Which brings me to the next change. I went through quite a long period of confusion and not knowing what I wanted out of life. The 'quarter life crisis' come early as I liked to joke. But now I think I'm pretty sure about things now. Previously I would choose a career over my family and love. I would have said that i would be willing to sacrifice in order to advance my career. Currently though, I'd prefer to have a simple but happy life with my family and friends. Of course, salary has to be enough to save some money, but ultimately, I would choose to be back in Kuching with loved ones. I may earn a higher salary in PJ, but it gets lonely here. Not many people to ask out for movies or even meals, especially if my brother isn't around. When you need help, sometimes its hard to figure out who to ask without feeling embarrassed. I mean, there r friends but somehow my pride gets a bit in the way, probably coz we're not that close yet?
So yes, at 25 years, I feel that I am starting to like what I've become, and of what I've achieved. I would say that though I am still single, but I am kinda comfortable with that. A girl's gotta love herself before loving others right? Though, please don't let that stop you from introducing me to anyone nice.. Hehe. Once again, thank you all for your wishes, messages, gifts, celebrations. Here's to more good times with everyone :)
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| Present from Dad..hehe... |
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| fnally got my new Nike shoes..half a size too big..but thanks for getting them :D |
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| From CY and Siew Hie |
